My DS is in Grade 1 at school. The father of one of his little classmates has cancer and is dying. My friend, mother of DS's classmate, is struggling to cope with caring for her DH and two young children. The physical and emotional burden must be so massive. My friend has accepted an offer of pre prepared meals which she or her MIL will collect from the fridge at the end of the school day and take home to reheat. I expect that the parents of the class will rally around the family and we will prepare meals on a roster. So, give me your re-heatable recipes... stuff that tastes good and doesn't go soggy or dry when it's warmed up. They must be lactose free (or able to be substituted with a lactose free product) as dad is lactose intolerant. The kids are 6 and 4 and not terribly adventurous eaters...

Any other ideas of things I could do to help would also be appreciated. We (parents of children in her DS's class) have offered assistance with the kids and help driving to medical appointments. Late last year I made a photo album of the family from photos taken at a surprise birthday lunch for mum (organised at her DH's suggestion). Any other ideas?